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During a engagement to a cathedral in Staffordshire on the start of the week, the King was shouted at by a individual who asked him about his brother's links with disgraced financier Epstein.

The individual inquired how long the King had been known about his sibling's association with Jeffrey Epstein, and also raised doubts about whether he had instructed the police to "hide" for Andrew.

Despite the protest, there were large groups of supporters and cheers for the King, who was visiting the region for an ceremony.

Prince Andrew's associations with Epstein have been under intense scrutiny in the past few weeks. The royal, who relinquished his royal duties earlier this month, has repeatedly denied any misconduct.

"For how long have you known about Prince Andrew and Jeffrey Epstein? Have you asked the police to cover up for him?"

The King remained silent but continued meeting fans, some of whom chanted "God Save The King". One fan can be overheard requesting him for a hug.

A female bystander outside the venue was also observed telling the protester to "leave" and to "shut up".

Controversy Reignited by Posthumous Publication

The scandal over Prince Andrew's links to Epstein has been reignited by misconduct allegations repeated in Ms. Giuffre's posthumously-published memoir.

In the memoir, the accuser says she had sex with the royal on three separate occasions, including once with Epstein and "eight other young girls"

Prince Andrew, who agreed to a out-of-court agreement with Ms Giuffre in recent years, has consistently denied any wrongdoing. In a previous interview, he told a news program he did not recall meeting her "at all", and that they "did not have any sort of sexual contact."

New Inquiries About Finances and Housing

But in recent times, fresh questions have been raised about how he is able to fund his lifestyle despite not being a active member of the royal family.

The disclosure that he has only ever paid a nominal fee on his Windsor mansion has heightened the scrutiny over his living arrangements - even though he made significant contributions up front, including for renovations.

The Liberal Democrats said he should be called in front of members of parliament to give testimony about his rental agreement of his residence.

But last Thursday, the authorities refused to give parliamentarians time to debate the royal's status or his home, despite growing pressure for investigation.

Buckingham Palace has not issued a statement on whether the Duke of York might relocate of his current residence - or where he might go.

Associated Issues

• Prince Andrew
• British Monarchy
• The Monarch